P&G India arms lean on premiumization to shield margins as input costs bite

PGHH and Gillette India are doubling down on premium SKUs—period panties, ZzzQuil gummies, electric grooming—to defend profitability. Venus grows 20%+; PGHH FY26 net profit up 19%, Gillette India profit up 23%. Management signals price hikes ahead amid raw material inflation and rising D2C/quick-commerce pressure.

— Filed Tue, 16 Jun, 2026, 20:24 IST · Source Mint · Companies · Updated

P&G's Indian listed arms PGHH and Gillette India lean on premiumization—period panties, ZzzQuil gummies, electric grooming—to defend margins amid raw material inflation. Venus growing 20%+; management flags imminent price hikes and rising D2C/quick-commerce competition.

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